MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOSENSE WEBSTER INC NGEN RF GENERATOR, US; CARDIAC ABLATION PERCUTANEOUS CATHETER

Catalog Number D138402

Device Problems Overheating of Device (1437); Communication or Transmission Problem (2896)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 01/18/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The hardware investigation has begun but it has not been completed at this time.When the investigational analysis has been completed, a supplemental 3500a report will be submitted.This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by biosense webster, inc., or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, biosense webster, inc., or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.If additional information is received regarding this event, a supplemental 3500a report will be submitted to the fda.Manufacturer's reference number: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that a patient underwent an atrial fibrillation (afib) ablation procedure with a ngen rf generator and it was noted that the base of the monitor was extremely hot.It was reported that the radiofrequency (rf) data could not be sent properly.They inspected the second ¿monitor on the boom¿ and the base of the monitor was extremely hot.They unplugged the power source to cool down the monitor, however, the issue persisted.They rebooted the monitor and the issue persisted.They reconnected the monitor and the issue was resolved.No adverse patient consequence was reported.They recently upgraded the monitors to v2.0b on 29-dec-2023 so the ngen could communicate with clarence's recording system.They also noticed that the a/c power adapter has been demonstrating incomplete contact recently and making an arcing sound when plugging in and unplugging.

Manufacturer Narrative

It was reported that a patient underwent an atrial fibrillation (afib) ablation procedure with a ngen rf generator, and it was noted that the base of the monitor was extremely hot.It was reported that the radiofrequency (rf) data could not be sent properly.They inspected the second ¿monitor on the boom¿ and the base of the monitor was extremely hot.They unplugged the power source to cool down the monitor, however, the issue persisted.They rebooted the monitor and the issue persisted.They reconnected the monitor and the issue was resolved.No adverse patient consequence was reported.They recently upgraded the monitors to v2.0b on 29-dec-2023 so the ngen could communicate with clarence's recording system.They also noticed that the a/c power adapter has been demonstrating incomplete contact recently and making an arcing sound when plugging in and unplugging.Hardware investigation details: it was confirmed that the monitor was defective, so it was replaced.However, no evidence of further analysis of the defective parts was retrieved at this time.A device history record evaluation was performed for the finished device number, and no internal actions related to the reported condition were identified.Additionally, the manufactured date has been provided.Therefore, field h4.Device manufacture date has been populated.All devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications as part of biosense webster's quality process.If additional information is received regarding this event, a supplemental 3500a report will be submitted to the fda.Manufacturer's reference number: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: NGEN RF GENERATOR, US
• Type of Device: CARDIAC ABLATION PERCUTANEOUS CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOSENSE WEBSTER INC; 31 technology drive, suite 200; irvine CA 92618
• Manufacturer (Section G): FLEX; hamatechet 2; migdal haemek ; IS
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 31 technology dr; irvine, CA 92618 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 18686968
• MDR Text Key: 335215210
• Report Number: 2029046-2024-00463
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LPB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P030031
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/08/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/12/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: D138402
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/12/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/13/2023
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: NGEN PUMP, US CONFIGURATION; UNK_SMART TOUCH BIDIRECTIONAL SF